The Emergency Medical Systems Bureau ( EMSB ) is designated as the lead agency for the emergency medical services system, including injury prevention, and establishes and maintains programs for regional planning and development, improvement, expansion and direction of emergency medical services throughout the state. The EMSB accomplishes these goals through the provision, design, development and implementation of various programs and initiatives.
These initiatives include the Administration of EMS Fund Act, EMS Communication Systems, Certification of Ambulance Services, Certification of EMS Programs, Statewide collection of data with the New Mexico EMS Tracking & Reporting System ( NMEMSTARS ), Adoption of Rules for EMS , Approval of EMS Continuing Education & Training Programs, Licensing of EMS personnel, Authorization for Providers to honor Advance Directives such as Do Not Resuscitate ( DNR ) and Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment ( MOST ), Operation of Critical Incident Stress Management program, establishment of statewide Trauma Care system, and adoption of EMS Stroke/STEMI program. Also, Visit our Targeted Cardiac Response page to learn more about public access AED regulations and AED program registration.
LINK For ALL LICENSING, RENEWAL, AND CE APPLICATIONS:
Avoid the rush and get them in early! Please be sure to check the EMS License Renewal & Audit List to see if your name is highlighted for audit.
If you have questions regarding the NCCP model or requirements for renewal of NR certification then please visit the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians website.
NOTE: You are NOT required to maintain your National Registry of EMT s ( NREMT ) certification as a requirement to renew your New Mexico EMT license. You must meet the New Mexico CE requirements for license renewal in order to continue to function as an EMT in New Mexico.
--> EMS Bureau is pleased to announce the call for 2017 EMS Award Nominations. All members of the EMS Community are urged to consider potential candidates. Please review the categories and submit your nominations for consideration. This is your chance to recognize someone outstanding in your agency and profession. Any individual may submit nominations. Deadline for receipt of nominations is August 17, 2017.
Please see our EMS Award Nomination Form to get started!
--> EMS Fund Act FY 2022 Special Project Applications and Guidelines
Please remember to contact your Regional office before submitting your applications. The EMS Fund Act FY 2022 Special Projects document, applications, and guides are revised as of July 2019
Please visit the Fund Act page for more information.
Please contact Rachel Marquez at Rachel.Marquez@doh.nm.gov for information on accessing and completing Service Reports, Fund Act Applications, or Special Project Applications.
EMS Fund Act FY19 Local Funding Program Application
It’s that time of year again! The EMS Annual Service Report and EMS Fund Act Local Funding Program Application for FY 19 (July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019) are now available on the Fund Act page. They must be completed by all New Mexico EMS Services and Fire Departments with an EMS component. Please take the time to read these applications carefully, as there may be changes.
The service report is very important as it is utilized to collect required information (resources, staffing, apparatus, etc.,) which assist us with disaster/emergency preparedness planning. It is also a PRC requirement for all PRC certified ambulances to submit the annual service report. These PRC certified services must also submit a copy of their annual safety inspection sheets. Medical Rescues must submit a copy of their certificate.
This year there is the same brief mandatory survey that must be completed or the application will be considered incomplete. This is to determine any change.
Your Application and Annual Report must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the EMS Bureau by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19, 2018.
--> FY 22 EMS Fund Act & Annual Reports Available
The new local funding program and annual service report forms are now available. Visit our Fund Act page and read these applications carefully, as there may be changes.
Background checks are now required on every initial licensure. Background checks for renewal of licensure will be completed on every other license renewal period (every 4 years). Due to the volume of background checks to be processed, fingerprint backgrounds are required. Visit the Background Screening section of our licensing page to learn more.
New Mexico State Police have now equipped their patrol units with Automatic External Defibrillators ( AED ). This is an integral part of the Department of Public Safety ( DPS ) mission assisting in the early recognition and treatment of cardiac emergencies.
Often times State Police are first on the scene of a medical emergency incident before fire and rescue or EMS , with the addition of AED s to their units, the chances of individuals surviving sudden cardiac events is greatly increased.
The EMSB recognizes the DPS for their role in first response and the cardiac arrest chain of survival. Visit our Targeted Cardiac Response page to learn more about AED regulations and AED program registration.
If you possess a current Emergency Medical Service ( EMS ) certificate, you can apply to place this special license plate on your vehicle. Beyond the customary registration fee, there is an extra fee to obtain these special EMT plates. Fill out the EMS License Plate Order Form to get your special plate today!